St. Thomas of Villanova The Most Holy Trinity Sunday—May 26th ...

S t . T h o m a s o f V i l l a n o va
A C a t h o l i c Pa r i s h Fa m i ly
1201 East Anderson Dr, Palatine, IL . 60074
Phone: 847-358-6999 Fax: 847-934-4919 www.stov.org
The Most Holy Trinity Sunday—May 26th, 2013

Dear Parish Family of St. Thomas,
Second Homily
As you know, St. Thomas of Villanova is a wonderful Parish Family because of the gift of
your presence and your ever-present generosity. And we have a great Pastoral Staff who is
committed to serving you and seeing that Christ's message of peace and hope is brought to
all. I am personally grateful for all the hard work and the many, many hours which our staff puts in for so little
pay. (Their bonus is the plenty of prayers which are said for them by me!)
It is with deep regret that I announce the resignation of Mr. John LaRoche effective at the end of this current
academic year. John has been our Principal for the past seven years, and he was my first hire at
St. Thomas. John informed me on Sunday, May 12th that he might be moving. And on Wednesday, May
15th, he told me that he was offered and accepted a position in Florida.
I would like to share his letter which was sent this week to all of our school families:
Dear St. Thomas of Villanova Community:
It is with incredible sadness that I am informing this great school and parish community that I will be
resigning my position as Principal, effective at the end of this school year.
I would like to thank everyone for all their prayers and support during the last seven incredible years
that I have been the Principal. To all the parents, students, staff and parishioners, I can never thank
you enough for all the understanding and compassion you have given me on my journey at St. Thomas.
As many of you know, my wonderful wife Rita was an elementary school Principal and has been
retired for several years. We have been considering downsizing in anticipation of both of us being
retired one day. Well, I am not retiring, yet. We decided to put our home on the market four weeks
ago just to see what might happen, and it was under contract in just six days. The very next day I
received a call on some property that I have had for sale the last two years in North Carolina, and it
sold. Then things just started to fall into place. My daughter, Jackie, is going to attend graduate
school at the University of Florida, and as fate would have it, I was also offered a position at St.
Francis Catholic High School in Gainesville. I am very excited to be joining their staff as the
Assistant Principal with additional duties teaching History and maybe even coaching a little football
or baseball. Everything has happened incredibly fast, and I feel certain that the hand of God is
guiding my family and me every step of the way.
I have been incredibly blessed to be a part of the St. Thomas of Villanova family. I will miss everyone,
and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers every day. This is an awesome parish and school
community, and it will always remain one of the most cherished gifts that God has ever given to me.
God Bless,
John LaRoche, Principal
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Apparently for John things have moved very quickly, and now they must move quickly for us. While it is late
in the academic year, we are confident that we will find a most capable replacement.
The elementary school principal is the administrator, faith and instructional leader of the local school and
serves as the executive officer of the local governance board in a Catholic school of the Archdiocese of
Chicago. In addition, the principal oversees the fiscal vitality of the school. The elementary school principal
is hired by and is accountable to the Pastor for the operations of the school.
I have had many meetings these last two weeks with the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Catholic Schools Office
and the Assistant Superintendent as we must follow their guidelines and process. Therefore, in consultation
with them, I have formed the Principal Search Committee. All of the respective parish constituencies are
represented on this Search Committee. Our fellow parishioners have very graciously accepted my
appointment of them to this important endeavor . In addition to myself, the members of the Committee are:
Jane Murguia ( a non-school parent parishioner)
representing the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish at large
Mike Nix, (a current School Board member, school parent and former chair of our Parish Finance )
representing the school parents and the School Board
Mary Brinkman (a long-time faculty member and Assistant Principal at St. Thomas)
representing the school faculty
Ron Schaefer (Parish Manager)
representing the entire Pastoral Staff
Ann Johnson, (a member of the Parish Finance Committee and of the Parish Pastoral Council)
representing both important advisory entities
We have already begun to meet as a committee, and we have met with the Assistant Superintendent of
Schools, and we have already planned out our strategy, and we have already begun to interview prospective
candidates. (Yes, its been a busy time with numerous meetings.) But we guarantee that we will find the best
principal for our school. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask me. Meanwhile, please keep
this committee and its work in your prayers. I will keep you posted as we continue this very accelerated but
thorough process.
John’s faithful leadership and guidance has well served our parish school families. And he has been a key
Pastoral Staff member supporting our many parish ministries. He is a gentle giant who truly loves and cares
for our children. We wish John well as—like our 8th graders— he graduates now to High School! Pray for
John LaRoche and his family as they begin a new chapter in their life’s journey. And, pray for us.
Your Pastor,
Rev. Thomas R. Rzepiela 3

Parish Events
PARISH CALENDAR
Monday, May 27
9:30am Memorial Day Mass Church
7:00pm Summer Musical Rehearsal RAC
Tuesday, May 28
10:00am Making Music, Praying Twice MRA
7:00pm Summer Musical Rehearsal RAC
Wednesday, May 29
4:00pm Teen Drop-In TR, RAC
6:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Church
6:30pm STV 8th Grade Pin Night RAC, MRA & B
8:00pm A.A. (Closed Meeting) MR4
Thursday, May 30
11:00am All School Mass Church
12:00pm STV School 8th Grade Luncheon RAC
7:00pm Summer Musical Rehearsal RAC
7:00pm Adult Choir Church
Friday, May 31
7:00pm STV School 8th Grade Graduation Church
Saturday, June 1
8:30am Saturday Bible Study MRC
10:30am Making Music, Praying Twice MRA
Sunday, June 2
7:00pm Summer Musical Rehearsal RAC
FOR:
WHERE:
WHEN:
AARP
SAFE
DRIVING
CLASS
ALL SENIORS, AGE 50 & OVER
STV—MEETING ROOMS A & B
2 DAY CLASS:
JUNE 8TH & JUNE 15
TIME: 9:00AM—1:00PM
COST: SENIOR AARP MEMBERS—$12
SENIOR NON-AARP MEMBERS—$14
CALL: 847-358-3272—RUDY TO REGISTER
Refreshments will be available.
Remember… you will receive a discount from your
auto insurance for attending both 4 hour sessions.
Brought to you by the sponsorship of the
Golden Villanovans of STV.
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FOOD
PANTRY
MONTHLY
COLLECTION
NEXT WEEKEND
JUNE 1/2
School is almost out, but our need for food continues.
Please help, if you can.
Canned fruit
Rice & pasta meals
Peanut Butter &
Jelly
Saltines & crackers
Cereal
All paper products
Laundry soap—
small size
Snacks for kids:
granola bars,
pudding, fruit
snacks, juice boxes
JOYFUL AGAIN! WIDOWED MINISTRY
JOYFUL AGAIN! RETREAT
FOR WIDOWED MEN & WOMEN
Beyond grieving there is new life!
Feeling “stuck”? Need something to get you “over the hump”?
Have you reached a “turning point” after your loss?
Come join us for a weekend especially designed to help you
reflect on and recognize new direction for your life while still
treasuring memories of your loved one.
Upcoming Programs:
June 29 & 30—St. Julie Billiart Parish, Tinley Park
July 27 & 28—Holy Family, Inverness
For more information or to register,
contact 708-354-7211, joyfulagain@att.net.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
REGISTRATION 2013-2014 NOW OPEN!
Download your Religious Education
Registration Form at
www.stvrec.org.
Forms are also available in the
Religious Ed & Parish Offices.

Parish Events
NOURISH YOUR NEIGHBOR
COLLABORATIVE PARISH FOOD DRIVE PROGRAM
This is the final weekend of our campaign with
Catholic Charities’ Nourish Your Neighbor
Collaborative Parish Food Drive Program
to end hunger!
You can still deposit your food in the Gathering
Area & Narthex bins. A representative will be
picking up the rest of the donated food on
Monday, May 27th at 9:00am.
Weekend Dates
What to Bring
May 11/12 Peanut Butter & Jelly
May 18/19 Pasta & Sauce
May 25/26 Cereal
Become a Hunger Hero!
Eucharistic Adoration
Every Wednesday 6:00pm—7:00pm
Adoration will take place in the church. All
parishioners are invited to come, pray with
the Lord present in the Holy Sacrament.
Children's Chorus for the
Summer Musical
If you have a (going into) 5th through 8th grader and you
think they would be interested in being involved in our
summer musical, please call the Parish Office
(847) 358-6999 to put your child's name on the list.
Rehearsals start the last week of May and go through
July 17th. The show dates are July 18, 19, 20 & 21.
We will work with conflicts during the rehearsal process;
however, your child must be available for all performances
and the rehearsals during Tech week (July 14—
17). Usually rehearsals will be on Sun., Mon., Tue. and
Thu.; however, the children's chorus will not be needed at
all rehearsals. Please call soon because space will be
limited to approximately 20 students.
If you have questions, please contact me, Jane Liquin,
Director, at jliquin@comcas.net.
We are all looking forward to another
fantastic summer production!!
GOLDEN VILLANOVANS
Ladies’ Lunch
Monday, June 3, 2013—1:00pm
Buffalo Restaurant—Lake Cook & Arlington Hts. Rd
RSVP to Carol: 847-358-9066
General Session
Wednesday, June 12, 2013—Noon
Note: We will start at noon because we will be touring the
Palatine police station at 1:00pm
Are you graduating from…
High School, Trade School,
College or University?
Our St. Thomas of Villanova Parish family is very proud of your accomplishment. We would love to
recognize your achievement. Please fill out this form and drop it in the collection basket or bring it to the
Parish Office. You can also email the information to: suzie@stov.org. DEADLINE: May 31st.
Name of Student/Graduate_______________________________________________
School Name: _________________________________________________________
Degree (if applicable): __________________________________________________
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Parish Events
14th Annual Senior Day
Sponsored by Vicariate 1 DEF Ministry Commission
Sharing
Our Stories
Presented by:
Fr. Dominick Grassi
Pastor,
St. Gertrude Parish, Chicago
STV VOICES YOUTH GROUP
Movie & Dessert
Night
Sunday, May 26
7:00—10:30pm
Teen Room
Father Grassi’s parishioners say that “his homilies focus
on what it’s like to live in this world as a Catholic. He’s
just a wonderful priest who gives great sermons.”
Fr. Grassi, a lifelong Chicagoan, was ordained in 1973
and has been a pastor, teacher, counselor, coach, retreat
and vocation director, an inspirational speaker, an editor
and writer.
St. Francis de Sales Parish
Fr. Valker Hall
33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich
Thursday, June 20th
10:00am—11:00am
Doors open: 9:30am.
Box lunch following presentation.
$8.00, non-refundable (please make checks payable
to: St. Thomas of Villanova.) Final deadline is June
10, unless all seats are filled before June 10.
Fill out the form below and submit with your check to
the Parish Office. Attn: SENIOR DAY
Questions? Carol 847-358-9066
Northwest Suburban Catholic Senior Network
14th Annual Senior Day
Name: ___________________________________
As a way to relax a little before the craziness of finals
week, join us for a decadent evening of lounging around,
watching movies and devouring sweets! Everyone is
asked to bring some kind of dessert to share with 4 –5
people. And… don’t forget you do not have school the
next day. You are welcome to bring some of your movies
to share with the group as long as they are appropriate.
Drop-In (Teen Room)
Every Wednesday from 4:00pm—8:00pm
Come to hang out with your friends, do your homework,
play a game of basketball in the gym, watch a movie,
listen to music...well, you get the point! Drop-In is a great
place to come, hang out, meet new people and be yourself.
You are free to come and go during the scheduled
Drop-In hours, but you must make arrangements for
transportation or rides by the time Drop-In ends.
Golden Wedding
Anniversary Mass
Sunday, September 22, 2013
2:45 PM
Holy Name Cathedral
735 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Couples married in 1963 interested in attending this
celebration should contact Suzie at 847-358-6999 or
suzie@stov.org to register by June 16.
Phone: ___________________________________
Address: _________________________________
__________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________
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Stewardship
“The Counselor, the Holy Spirit whom the Father
will send in my name, will teach you everything and
remind you of all that I told you.
” JOHN 14:26
The materialism of our society lures us to
concentrate more on what we want than on what
God wants for us and from us. It is good to know
that when we are confused by our stewardship
responsibilities, we can call on the Holy Spirit to
show us the way.
SUNDAY SACRIFICIAL GIVING (SSG)
May 5 $ 29,083.08
May 12 $ 25,377.75
May 19 $ 17,441.22
Sunday Budget $ 1,104,500.00
YTD Actual $ 1,103,119.04
($ 1,380.96)
Thank you!
Support Funding for
Textbooks for Catholic Schools
Legislation to restore funding to the Textbook Block
Grant Program has been introduced in the Illinois
General Assembly. The Catholic Conference of
Illinois is working to include it in next year’s budget.
House Bill 2321 and Senate Bill 2178, provide $12.5
million for textbooks and other learning materials.
The loss of this funding over the past few years has
been a negative impact on the budgets of non-public
schools.
Members of the Catholic Conference of Illinois have
met with legislative leaders about this bill, and they
have asked them to implement a broad grassroots
involvement.
Please contact your state representative and state
senator and urge them to support funding in the
state budget in the next fiscal year. The easiest way
to participate is to visit the following web site to send
a prewritten letter:
www.capwiz.com/ilcatholic/issues/alert/?
alertid=62646601&Process=Take+Action
Join Us for Our
St. Thomas of Villanova’s
10th Annual Golf Outing
Friday, August 16th, 2013
White Deer Run Golf Club—Vernon Hills, Illinois
Your Paid Reservation Includes:
Golf and Fellowship with STV Friends
Buffet Lunch and Dinner
Many Raffle and Door Prizes
A Day of Golf at Scenic White Deer Run Golf
Club
New This Year!
Beat The Padre
Putting Contest !
Featuring STV’s Very Own
Fr. Wojciech
For Additional Information or to Make Your Reservation, Contact the Parish Office at (847)358-6999.
Proceeds Benefit the Ministries of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish
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STV School News
Calling All
STV Alumni!
Join us in celebrating 50 years of
St. Thomas of Villanova School!
Mark Saturday September 7 on your calendar
NOW for a special celebration Mass with Cardinal
George followed by the BIGGEST BIRTHDAY
BASH the school has ever experienced! It will be
a time to catch up with your classmates and
teachers, check out those who came before you
and meet all those who came after you.
Fill out the form and return it to STV School Office
(1201 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine, IL 60074)
so we can send you the official invitation!
MAY
SCHOOL LOTTERY
WINNERS
Prize Winner Sold By
$25 Conrad Okulski Okulski Family
$25 Steven Korney After Mass
$50 Regan Family Regan Family
$50 Regan Family Regan Family
$100 Sabrina Novak Mariola Malik
$200 Palmowski Family Palmowski Family
CONGRATULATIONS!
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE STV VIKINGS!
Name: _________________________________________________
Year you graduated from STV: ______________________
Email address: _______________________________________
Phone Number: ______________________________________
Mailing Address:
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Do you have contact info for other STV graduates?
Please help us find all your classmates!
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
What is your favorite memory of STV School?
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
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STV students filled our parish food pantry shelves!
More than 650 non-perishables were collected this
month for the 2 Can Tuesday project.
The 3rd grade led the pack by collecting more than
17 items per student. They won an out-of-uniform
day, Toucan Sam, and the candy
-filled piñata.
The 6th grade thanks everyone
for their support all year! And we
thank the 6th graders for leading
this project!
Marriage Moment
"How does each of us hear them in our
native language?" (Acts 2:1-11) Are you
familiar with Gary Chapman's The 5 Love
Languages? Do you understand your
spouse's love language? (Affirmation,
Quality Time, Gifts, Service, Touch)
A Parenting Pointer
As we near the end of a school year, children may
look forward to more free time during the summer;
maybe you do too. Summer can be more relaxed
but also an opportunity to include your child in tasks
you need help with. Consider starting the custom of
a summer job jar. After their job is done, their time is
free.
© 2013 Susan Vogt

2013 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Registration Form
June 24—June 28
9am—Noon each day
Please return form with $35.00 fee per child to:
St. Thomas of Villanova VBS, 1141 E Anderson Drive, Palatine, IL
60074 (847-358-2386)
Family LAST Name:
Family E-Mail:
Child’s Name
(First and Last)
Birthday
Grade
in
Sept.
Allergies, chronic illness,
or other condition
1.
2.
3.
GENERAL PERMISSION AND RELEASE:
The children listed above have my permission to participate in St. Thomas of Villanova VBS Program. In the
event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to secure medical treatment. I also hereby
consent that any videotapes or photos in which my child may appear may be used (bulletin, internet, etc.) for
promotion of St. Thomas programs.
__________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________
Father, Mother or Legal Guardian Signature
Family Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Home __________________________________
Cell ________________________________________
Emergency Contact: ________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
I would be willing to volunteer.
Adult’s Name _______________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
I would like my 6 th / 7 th grader to be a leader.
Child’s Name ________________________________________ Grade in September: _________________
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Growing Your Faith
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27
Tue: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31
Wed: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13; Mk 10:32-45
Thu: Sir 42:15-25; Ps 33:2-9; Mk 10:46-52
Fri:
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6;
Lk 1:39-56
Sat: Sir 51:12cd-20; Ps 19:8-11; Mk 11:27-33
Sun: Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26;
Lk 9:11b-17
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Our Weekly Prayers
Monday, May 27
6:30am Communion Service
8:00am † Joseph & Carmela Pagani
† Lucy Cerwin Pagani
Tuesday, May 28
6:30am Communion Service
8:00am † Bob & Gloria Kish
Wednesday, May 29
6:30am Communion Service
8:00am Intention of Ray Bianchi
Thursday, May 30
6:30am Communion Service
8:00am Intention of Vincent DiSilvestro
Friday, May 31
6:30am Communion Service
8:00am † Argo DaValle
7:00pm STV 8th Grade Graduation Mass
Saturday, June 1
8:00am † Tom & Elsie Conville; † Wester Fritz
5:00pm All Living & Deceased Parishioners
Sunday, June 2
7:30am † Annette & Raymond Witt
9:30am † Grace Pomilia; † P. Frank McManamon;
† Lorraine Phillips; † Gerre Halaus
11:15am † Richard Heart; † Louis Gonnella;
† Laurie & Jim Borowick
1:30pm Mass in Polish
BAPTISMS
Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we welcome
into the Christian Community:
Philip Vincent Ciotola
Lidia Lotowski
SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND THE TRINITY
If you sometimes find the Church's teachings
incomprehensible, be encouraged by today's Gospel.
Recognizing how bewildered his disciples have become,
Jesus says, "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot
bear it now." Then he promises that "the Spirit of truth"
will come to make things clear.
Even with the coming of the Spirit, we never fully
understand. Today we hear the ancient poetry of the book
of Proverbs, singing of God's wisdom "playing on the
surface of his earth," delighting in humankind. We hear
Paul boasting of his joy--not only in the blessings God
sends, but even in "our afflictions."
Theologians wrestle with the mystery of the Trinity;
with the help of the Spirit they make that divine mystery
a little more clear to the Church. We understand a little.
But mostly we listen, we pray, and we ask the Spirit for
more clarity.
Copyright (c) J. S.
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PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Remember to pray for those who are sick,
especially members of our parish community.
Chic & Lou Anderson, Bruce Clark, Barbara & Donald Destry,
Bruno Dul, Carmela Gabl, Joseph Gagne, Bea Hauser, Bob &
Elaine Haren, Mary Lou Izmer, Dennis & Shirley Jauch, Marie
Kay, Matthew Kobler, Carole Konieczny, Susan Kordell, Bill
Kowal, Molly Kunstbeck, Harold Lewis, Bob Maruska, Barbara
Miller, Tom Morris, Krista Motley, Eileen O’Connell, Valentine
Pawlak, Betty Rasmussen, Margo Rickert, Elaine Romanchek,
Loretta Rutkowski, Millard Rutkowski, Dan Schaffer, Shirley
Serena, Paul Spiller, Robert Szott, Sharon Tadsen, Richard
Teutsch, Melissa Versino, Father Ray Yadron
IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
We pray for the loved ones serving in our Armed Forces.
Lt. Kevin Brandwein, USN;
PFC Ryan Camis-Sutherland,
U.S. Army;
Major Joey Cross, USMC;
CPL David Crouse;
PFC Evan P. Crouse;
Sgt. Brian J. Dankowski,
U.S.Army;
Lt. Commander John-Paul
Falardeau, USN;
TSGT Dan Fialek, USAF;
Msgt. Matthew Grelck, USAF;
Sgt. Thomas Grygowski,
USMC;
Commander Jason Haen,
USN;
Colonel William D. Hibner;
Captain Joel Hilborn, U.S.
Army
Lt. Erin Lynn Keane, USAF
Joseph Kilcullen III, Green
Beret;
PFC Jeffrey Daniel Krantz,
USMC;
SPC Thomas Lyons, U.S.
Army;
Specialist Dustin Lyles, U.S.
Army;
SrA Ryan C. Maloney, USAF;
REST IN PEACE
SPC Michael Medina, U.S.
Army;
SN Gregory Minott, USN;
Staff Sgt. Darrel J. Moe,
USAF;
Major Ross A. Mol, USAF
Lt. Robert D. Muchow, USN;
ENS Kevin O’Brien, USCG;
SR.A Brian R. O’Donnell, Jr.
USAF;
LCPL Conor O’Neill, USMC;
LCPL Kevin M. Potter, USMC
Quin-
Lt. Col. Robert T.
nett;
Ltd. James Ruetshe, Ranger;
Sgt. Nicholas Regini, USMC;
Captain Louis J. Schager, Jr.,
USN;
Lt. Colonel Jeffrey D.
Stockwell, USAF;
1st Lt. Jesse Turner, U.S.
Army
1st Lt. Tina Stowick Turner,
U.S. Army
Matthew Walz, USAF;
CPL Corey A. White, USMC
LCPL James N. Wyant,
USMC
Please remember to pray for those who have died
recently and for their families.
Lauren J. Jareczek
ROSE FOR LIFE
In Memory of
JOHN & TRUDY LANGOWSKI

On Graduations and Trinity Sunday
We’ll see the “For Grads and Dads” advertisements pretty soon,
but right now I’m strictly in the graduation mindset, so Father’s
Day can wait a while. I just came from a family event celebrating
two graduations on my wife’s side. Her nieces, actually. One of
the nieces, Stacy, earned her paralegal degree a few weeks
back. In truth, I’m not even sure what that means, but I guess it’s
better than a single legal… The other niece, Jessica, got her
nursing degree, too. We all had pizza and cake and talked about
future plans, and I know that such events are playing out all
across the country as young people everywhere receive their
parchments and prepare to step out into the world. In one sense, I
envy the graduates. In another, I’m glad it’s all about them.
There are lots of songs addressing graduation day. I’m partial to
the Beach Boys’ effort. The lyrics open with: “There’s a time for
joy/ a time for tears/ A time we’ll cherish through the years/ We’ll
remember always… Graduation Day.” Then there’s a verse about
senior prom and dancing till three and pledging hearts from thee
to me. But tucked away further into the song are lyrics that remind
me of the Father, the Son and the Spirit whom we celebrate both
individually and collectively today on this Solemnity of the Most
Holy Trinity. These lyrics goes like this: “Though we leave in sorrow/
All the joys we’ve known/ We can face tomorrow/ Knowing
we’ll never walk alone.”
The Internet offers different origins of the phrase, “Today is the
first day of the rest of your life,” but regardless of the source, the
words capture the essence of graduation day. It is an end, and
yet a beginning. Sort of like Jesus telling his disciples in today’s
Gospel of things to come. The passage is taken from Christ’s
farewell discourse, which he shares
with his friends on their last night together
before Christ’s arrest in the
garden. “I have much more to tell
you” he says, “but you cannot bear it
now. But when he comes, the Spirit of
truth, he will guide you to all truth.”
Jesus concludes this passage by
explaining that just as he shares all
with the Father, so does he share all
with the Spirit.
I have heard the Trinity referred to as
Creator-Redeemer-Sustainer, but I’ve also heard it referred to as
Presence-Wisdom-Power; and as I see it, graduation pulls all of
these notions together. Surely the parents are the creator/
presence element of Graduation Day. Somebody brings the
graduates into the world, after all, and is then present to them. In
a sense, the graduate himself or herself is the redeemer/wisdom
element, because while school is hard, the students’ own hard
work ultimately bring them to their caps and gowns. And family
and friends assume the sustainer/power role, encouraging and
inspiring the graduates to keep going, to reach beyond themselves,
to use the gifts they’ve been given for the good. I celebrate
Stacy and her paralegals and Jessica and her nursing degree
and all graduates everywhere today. I also celebrate the
Father, Son, Spirit, because like I said, there’s a definite connection.
No question. Graduations have an affinity with the Trinity…
Copyright 2013 by John B. Reynolds (john@jrwrites.com)
June 1/2 SATURDAY 5:00 PM SUNDAY 7:30 AM SUNDAY 9:30 AM SUNDAY 11:15 AM
SUNDAY 1:30 PM
Polish
PRESIDER Fr. Tom Rzepiela Fr. Wojciech Oleksy Fr. Tom Rzepiela Fr. Ray Yadron Fr. Wojciech Oleksy
DEACON Rich Willer Tom Dunne John Breit
HOMILIST Fr. Tom Rzepiela Fr. Wojciech Oleksy Fr. Tom Rzepiela Fr. Ray Yadron Fr. Wojciech Oleksy
LECTORS
John Trautshold
Rudy Vergin
Boni Quiaoit
Mary Bragiel
Stan Nowak
Derek Oliver
Bob Trauth
Bill Pocklington
MINISTERS OF
COMMUNION
Mick Lasiewicz
Sharon Lasiewicz
Gene Lazich
Andy Matijevic
Jack McCarthy
Jo McCarthy
Michael McGee
Sharon Reiber
Millard Rutkowski
Mary Willer
Bob Hicks
Ron Jozwiak
Sharron Jozwiak
Peter Kain
Greg Korney
Betty Kunzweiler
Jeanne Monson
Mark Orr
Carole Parsons
Beryl Whittemore
Marty Yurcheshen
Debbie Yurcheshen
Sue Allen
Bev Dalton
Ken Doruff
Arnie Grever
Dave Haen
Jean Haen
Kaylyn Dunne
Jean Pope
Carol Schaffnit
Earl Schaffnit
Kathy Tomusiak
Ted Tomusiak
Maureen Treanor
Karen Barrett
Mary Carlson
Donna Casey
Donna Breit
SERVERS
Gabe Pribilski
Morgan Beening
Gretchen Fisher
Kyle Obernesser
Liam Obernesser
Megan Obernesser
Andy Matijevic
Timmy Matijevic
Will Hamilton
Ian Cameron
Josh Danielson
Amanda DeLio
GREETERS
M
G
N
Sylvia Schaffer
J & R Redmond
Sue Langowski
T & M Greener
Boni & Mila Quiaoit
Bob & Margo Stanek
Paul Pazderski
B & K Sauerland
R & K Shappert
Dolores Versten
Cathy Grabowski
R & S Zapata
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ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA
1201 E. Anderson Dr, Palatine, 60074
Phone: 847-358-6999 Fax: 847-934-4919
Priests:
Pastor: ………………......Rev. Tom Rzepiela
Associate Pastor: …....Rev. Wojciech Oleksy
Pastor Emeritus:……...…...Rev. Ray Yadron
Weekend Associate: ….. Rev. James Presta
Seminarian………...Deacon Martin Luboyera
Permanent Deacons:
John Breit Len Marturano
Tom Dunne Rich Willer
Director of Ministry of Care:
Deacon Thomas Dunne….….847-358-6999
Music Minister:
Marcy Weckler Barr ……..….847-358-6999
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Parish Manager:
Ron Schaefer………….……..847-358-6999
Religious Education:…..…..847-358-2386
Mary Strybel, Coordinator
Lisa Lechowicz, Administrative Assistant
Email: stvrec@yahoo.com
Youth Minister:
Jeff Walczynski…………....….847-358-6485
Parish Office Staff……….....847-358-6999
Joseph Spano, Receptionist
Meaghan Spano, Administrative Assistant
Suzie Walczynski, Administrative Assistant
Connie West, Administrative Assistant
Carol Wilson, Financial Secretary
Parish Pastoral Council
Norbert Krogstad — 847-414-3406 (co-chair)
Cheryle Seiling—847-845-1291 (co-chair)
School:…………………………...847-358-2110
John LaRoche-Principal ; Trish Moore-Secretary
1141 E Anderson Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
FAX 1-847-776-1435 email: stvoffice@stvschool.org
Our Websites
Parish: www.stov.org
Religious Education: www.stvrec.org
School: www.stvschool.org
Youth Group: www.stvoices.org
Friends of STV School: www.fostov.org
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PARISH INFORMATION
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:15am
1:30pm (Polish)
Weekday 6:30am (Communion Service)
8:00am
RECONCILIATION
Saturdays 8:30am—9:30am
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9am—8pm
Friday
9am—5pm
Saturday
9am—1pm
BAPTISM
Parents are required to attend a Baptism
Preparation class. Baptism is celebrated every
Sunday following the 11:15am Mass.
Call the Parish Office for information.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements for the celebration of marriage
should be made at least six (6) months prior to
your planned wedding date.
NEW PARISHIONERS
Call the Parish Office to set up an appointment
to register and learn more about our Parish.
COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND
Ministers of Care are available to bring
Communion to the homebound. Contact the
Parish Office for more information.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Due to patient privacy, only the person or, in
case of their incapacitation, the person
delegated for their medical care, can call the
Parish Office to add their name.
PRAYERS FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
If you know someone serving in the military,
please contact the Parish Office so our faith
community may pray for them.
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Articles for the bulletin are due by Friday-
9 days before publication date and can be
emailed to: suzie@stov.org